Salary: $52,683.00 Annually Location : Pharr, TX Job Type: Grant Full Time Job Number: 2025-02992 Department: Hidalgo County - Urban County - CDBG Opening Date: 07/14/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Work Hours:: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Civil Service Position:: No Status:: External Advertisement Open Positions:: 1 Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: Please submit a resume with application. Grade:: 12 General Description The Monitor II position is a technical position requiring experience in general auditing work. The position requires monitoring/auditing of cities, nonprofit organizations and sub recipients that are funded with Urban County Program (UCP) funds. The position requires the review of files and documents to assess compliance with federal rules and regulations and contracts provisions. The Monitor position requires professional conduct, cooperation and tact when dealing with governmental and other business entities. Examples of Work Performed Conducts internal audits and prepares reports of department finances and operations including contracting, personnel, purchasing, payroll and fiscal procedures. Develops, plans and coordinates, in conjunction with the Director, the implementation of specialized or non-standard audits; selects audit methods, level and aspects of analysis, and investigative procedures. Surveys and evaluates strengths and weaknesses of internal controls and operational procedures and report's findings to the Director. Develop plans and coordinates implementation of the annual inventory verification; assists in preparation and/or gathering of audit work-papers. Makes recommendations concerning deficiencies found by outside and internal audits. As directed by the Director, conducts reviews to determine if the department and UCP sub recipients are in compliance with federal, state and local regulations in its programs and grants administration. As directed by the Director, may act as liaison for outside agencies, investigating potential illegal activities. Assists the Director or designee in resolving special problems and completing projects which impact and entire department and funding programs. Develops, interprets and applies procedures to maintain required records. Conducts specifically assigned special investigations and compiles information for the Director and prepares formal reports on all investigations. Coordinates the planning and development of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) of the Department; maintains and controls the SOP's central book (s) and the distribution of the individual SOP's. Develops internal policies and procedures for the internal audit and regulatory compliance functions. Performs such other duties as may be assigned. Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Accounting, Public Administration or related field.
- Two (2) years of related experience may be substituted for one (1) year of education.
One (1) year of auditing experience. Certificates, Licenses and Registration: Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license. Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Good knowledge of HUD, municipal, State and Department procurement and contracting policies, procedures and practices; knowledge and experience in Accounting Standards for Non-Profit organizations and governmental entities. Considerable knowledge of audit theory, generally accepted accounting principles and practices, basic statistics and computerized management information systems. Considerable knowledge of HUD, State regulations and Department policies procedures and practices pertaining to the various programs, fund accounting, finance, federal procurement and supervisory and communications skills. Skills in analysis and evaluation of internal controls and management procedures. Ability to work independently, objectively and exercise independent judgment. Familiar with American Fundware Software and Microsoft Office Suites, HUD reporting system-IDIS. Must be qualified to be bonded. The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here 01 Did you earn a Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Public Administration or related field from an accredited college or university?
02 Do you have one (1) year of auditing experience?
03 How many years of related experience do you have in this field? Required Question